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Warren Vache: Dream Dancing
The quintet assembled for this session features frequent partner pianist Bill Charlap, who has attained stardom over the past few years as a pianist of choice insofar as lyricism and respect for the melody are concerned. Reedman Harry Allen plays tenor sax on four tracks. The rhythm is supplied by Dennis Irwin's bass and Eddie Locke's drums.
The twelve songs reflect largely entries from the Great American Songbook and the presentation is partially in a "society jazz" format. These tunes, like the opening "Close Your Eyes," are played in a straightforward swing style as Vache's beautifully shaped tones lead the way for the combo. The cornetist throws a musical bone to the bebop crowd with a tasty version of Charlie Parker's "Quasimodo," in which his horn takes on an almost puckish quality. Harry Allen, another Gotham favorite of many, is heard effectively on the title tune first stating the melody and then steping aside for Vache's similar reading. Allen's tenor solo shows his Getz-ian style and makes the most of it and he also gets a similar opportunity on the ballad "What's New?". Bill Charlap gets his share of well placed and effective solos on the album but is also an excellent feeder for the group. Vache gets a chance to vocalize on "Not Exactly Paris" to close the session.
Track Listing
Close Your Eyes, Too Late Now, Quasimodo, Lover Come Back to Me, Dream Dancing, Blue Lou, Some Other Time, You're A Lucky Guy, You're All The World To Me, What's New?, I'm Shooting High, Not Exactly Paris.
Personnel
Warren Vache
cornetWarren Vache, cornet, vocal; Harry Allen, tenor sax; Bill Charlap, piano; Dennis Irwin,bass; Eddie Locke,drums
Album information
Title: Dream Dancing | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: Arbors Records